Barrister (6 - 12 Pqe) (british Virgin Islands) (us$170k - Us$275k) (only 8% Tax)
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£170,000 Per year
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Harrow, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a mid to senior level chancery/commercial barrister to join a tier 1 ranked offshore Magic Circle firm in the British Virgin Islands. Candidates must be admitted in the UK or a jurisdiction of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and possess 6 to 12 years of high-quality experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. The position offers opportunities in various areas of law, including insolvency and banking disputes, while also allowing for participation in business development activities. The role promises a competitive salary with low tax rates and a high quality of life in a picturesque island setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Work on cases involving insolvency, banking disputes, civil fraud, and trusts disputes.
- Participate in business development, conferences, seminars, and internal training.
- Engage with major blue-chip clients and undertake high-value work.
Key Skills:
- Admission in the UK or a jurisdiction of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
- 6 to 12 years of experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
- Strong understanding of insolvency, banking, and financial disputes.
- Ability to engage in business development and client relations.
Salary (Rate): £170000 yearly
City: Harrow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Employer Hemingway Scott
Location British Virgin Islands
Salary US$170K - US$275K (ONLY 8% TAX)
Closing date 6 Feb 2026
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Vacancy Type Barristers, Private Practice
Experience Level Mid Level, Senior Level
Contract Permanent
Hours Full Time
Practice Areas Insolvency & restructuring, Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Commercial Litigation, Trust litigation
PQE 7+ Years
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Superb opportunity for a mid to senior level chancery/commercial barrister to join the tier 1 ranked BVI team of this offshore Magic Circle firm at senior associate or counsel level. You will need to be admitted in the UK or a jurisdiction of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and have gained between 6 - 12 years' high quality experience of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters at a well-regarded chancery or commercial set of chambers. Areas of work in which you can expect to be involved include insolvency, banking and financial disputes, civil fraud, asset-tracing, company law disputes, contractual disputes, professional negligence and trusts disputes. You will also have the opportunity to participate in business development, conferences, seminars and internal training.
Hemingway Scott is a boutique legal recruitment agency which specialises in recruiting common law qualified lawyers for major offshore law firms in the Caribbean and Bermuda. Founding director Simon Scott has specialised in recruiting lawyers for major offshore law firms in the Caribbean and Bermuda for the last sixteen years and formerly practised as an employment lawyer in the UK. Prior to founding Hemingway Scott, Simon ran the offshore desk at a boutique international legal recruitment agency and a major global legal recruitment agency. He has personal experience of living and working offshore, having spent four years in the Cayman Islands from 2009 to 2014. Simon is a graduate of Cambridge University, where he read law at Queens' College.
There Are Several Compelling Reasons Why a Significant Number Of Lawyers From The World’s Leading International Law Firms Across The Globe Decide Every Year To Make a Combined Career And Lifestyle Move To Cayman, BVI And Bermuda
Remuneration Due to the low tax rates you can earn more than at Magic or Silver Circle firms in London whilst working more predictable hours, still being able to undertake interesting, high-value work on behalf of major blue-chip clients, and having greater client contact and opportunity for travel and business development.
Quality of life Superb climate (average daily high temperatures range from 29C - 33C in Grand Cayman; 28C – 31C in BVI; and 20C – 30C in Bermuda). Much shorter commute to work (whether on foot or by bike, scooter or car). Being able to live in close proximity to the ocean. Far more relaxed nature of island life. Extremely picturesque surroundings where there is virtually zero air pollution. The climate lends itself to participation in sport and outdoor activities, whether water sports and activities (swimming, snorkelling, paddle-boarding, kitesurfing, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, jet-skiing, canoeing), team sports (there are leagues for football, cricket, rugby, hockey etc) or individual sports and activities (cycling, jogging, crossfit, outdoor yoga, golf, tennis).
Ease of transition All the islands have English as their main language and have a very friendly, lively and cosmopolitan expat community, which makes settling into island life much easier. In addition, no exams are necessary to get admitted and practise in Cayman, BVI or Bermuda.
Please note that we are only able to respond to applicants who satisfy the criteria set out in the job spec above and whom we believe will be of interest to our clients.
Company Hemingway Scott is a boutique legal recruitment agency which specialises in recruiting common law qualified lawyers for major offshore law firms in the Caribbean and Bermuda. Founding director Simon Scott has specialised in recruiting lawyers for major offshore law firms in the Caribbean and Bermuda for the last sixteen years and formerly practised as an employment lawyer in the UK. Prior to founding Hemingway Scott, Simon ran the offshore desk at a boutique international legal recruitment agency and a major global legal recruitment agency. He has personal experience of living and working offshore, having spent four years in the Cayman Islands from 2009 to 2014. Simon is a graduate of Cambridge University, where he read law at Queens' College.
Company Info
Website https://www.hemingwayscott.com/
Telephone +44 (0)203 355 3898
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